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5. Fish Resources <br />In addition to the endangered fish species discussed above, Rainbow Trout, Common Sucker, <br />Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Carp can be found in this portion of the Colorado River. <br />These are not an endangered or threatened species. Given the fact that the river is further than 300 <br />feet away from the closest point of the permit area, and also that Interstate 70 separates the permit <br />from the river, there is no way that this operation could affect any fish populations in the river. <br />6. General Effects of the Operation on the Existing Wildlife of the Area <br />Various precautionary measures are being taken to trap sediment and avoid contamination of waters <br />downstream during the mining operation. See Mining and Reclamation Plans. Overall, since [he <br />post-mining site will create wetlands along the water surface (6.39 acres) and will provide <br />vegetation along the lake banks, it is definite that the reclamation of the site will imvrove the <br />wildlife use of the site. <br />The operator and landowner commit to not placing any fish species or other species in the lake that <br />could threaten natural species in any surrounding waters. The operator and landowner will work <br />with the local CDOW office on any concerns that could also be mitigated. <br />As explained in the Reclamation Plan, the operator will replant cottonwoods using saplings at a 2:1 <br />ratio, will install grate screens to prevent fish in the lakes from entering the river, will employ a <br />diverse seed mix for the wetland fringes to be created, including shrub and forb seed, will leave <br />ramps into the pits for shallow wetland areas upon lake filling and will fully comply with the COE <br />permit for wetland removal and replacement. <br />15 Road Pit 10/02 41 <br />